First swim

Olivia went for her first swim today. She absolutely loved it which is no surprise given how much she loves her baths and the fact that she watches her sister's swimming lesson every week. She immediately started kicking her legs and the smile was permanently on her face. She then slept for nearly three hours in the afternoon so she clearly wore herself out.

And Liv is so close to crawling. She manages to get around but does not technically crawl yet. She is so keen to follow Charlotte, that it is only a mater of time before the real fun begins. She also now has two teeth. I can't believe she is nearly nine months. She really has been a laid back, cruisy bub and really doesn't demand much (yet). Just happy to watch her sister and everything else going on around her.

Beach, beach and more beach

It is only just spring, but we have already been to the beach a few times. And surprisingly, Charlotte got in the water (which was too cold for me but not Miss C). Liv loved playing in the sand (and eating it whenever I took my eyes off her). Can not wait until summer. Planning our summer holiday already which will involve lots of time at the beach swimming.

One must surrender to the fact that sand will find its way into everything and every part of Liv.

Finally, someone who laughs at Phil's jokes!

Liv has started babbling and does not stop saying, "Dad."

Two of my great loves!

Green Thumb

Charlotte now has a veggie patch which she can call her own. Phil sectioned off part of the garden and set it up for her. I took her to the markets last weekend and she picked out the veggies she wanted to plant. So far, we have baby carrot, sweet corn, zucchini and broccolini (which she originally thought was boccocini and which she loves but had to tell her that cheese does not grow on plants!) She waters the veggie patch every day and we can already notice the plants getting bigger. Can't wait until we can eat them!